CRICKET ST THOMAS

Chard
Somerset
TA20 4DD

 Warner Breaks

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Enjoy the class that oozes from this elegant Grade II Historic Hotel tucked away in the Somerset countryside. Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton spent many happy days in the countryside that is the setting for Cricket St.Thomas.

Today, you can spend time in its beautiful grounds that were based on designs by Capability Brown. This lovely manor is also home to over 600 rare and endangered animals in our Wildlife Park, offering you a unique chance to enjoy our Lemur Wood and Big Cats.

GREAT REASONS TO STAY AT CRICKET ST THOMAS

•   The best wildlife park in South West England*

•   Was the manor in BBC’s To the Manor Born

•   Decléor Gold salon*

•   Wonderful grounds and gardens, with Heritage Coast just 30 minutes away

•   Lively dining experience, with 5-tier chocolate fountain & entertainment

ENJOY THESE INDOOR FACILITIES

•   Live nightly entertainment in The Pavilion Cabaret Room

•   The Balcony, Terrace, Pavilion, Leisure Club Bars & Black Swan Pub*

•   Range of coffee shops including the Terrace Coffee Shop*

•   Heated indoor pool

•   Sauna, steam room and tropicarium

•   Decléor Gold beauty salon*

•   Solarium & San Tropez tanning treatments*

•   Fitness studio & fitness testing*

•   Short mat bowls

•   Fencing

•   Pool tables,* snooker, billiards, darts, table tennis

•   Gift shops*

ACTIVITIES : GET MORE FROM YOUR BREAK

• THE WILDLIFE PARK*. The best in South West England and home to 600 rare and endangered species. See lemurs, primates, camels, reptiles, wildfowl, amongst others. Tickets for Warner guests cost £5.50. Purchase tickets when booking your break or ask reception on arrival.

• WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: For £30 enjoy unlimited access to the Wildlife Park during your stay, plus an extensive guided tour with our Park Keepers and commemorative photo. To book, phone 01460 30111.

• Landscaped gardens & parkland

• Air rifle shooting

• Archery & Tennis

• Putting & golf practice net

• Golf lessons and golf on 18-hole course near grounds*

• Croquet & Boules

• Outdoor bowls green

• Vicar of History (tuesdays and saturdays)

• Pilates

• Yoga

• Tai Chi

*  available for a supplementary price

PLACES TO VISIT (drive time)

• The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas - within the Grounds

• Forde Abbey & Gardens - 10 minutes. Cistercian monastery filled with treasures, surrounded by 30 acres of carefully tended gardens.

• Perry's Cider Mills & Museum - 15 minutes. Watch the cider-making process in action, then sample and purchase the results!

• Neroche Forest - 25 minutes. Great venue for a picnic.

• Fleet Air Museum - 30 minutes. Only British Museum sited next to an operational military airfield.

• Lyme Regis - 40 minutes. Exquisite picture-book fishing village, with charming tea rooms and shops. Where The French Lieutenant's Woman was filmed.

• Beach and Clifftop Walks - 45 minutes. Views of some of the most dramatic coastal scenery.

• Heritage Beach - 45 minutes. Along the Dorset coast from Portland to Lyme Regis.

• Eden Project - 2 hours. Based in Cornwall, well worth a visit

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LOCAL EVENTS

Lifeboat Week Lyme Regis 26th - 30th June 2006

South Somerset Carnival Processions Every Saturday throughout October 2006

Bath and West Country Show 31st May - 3rd June 2006

RESTAURANTS AND BARS

Start the day with a choice of continental breakfast or a Full English. Our buffet-style service makes the choice easy and convenient.

In the evening guest can choose from a delicious hot and cold selection, carvery or enjoy friendly table service menu.

From a traditional English roast to the best in international cuisine, our dedicated chefs offer you a world of choice.

VENUES

• Main Restaurant

• The Balcony Bar

• Terrace Bar

• Pavilion Leisure Club

• Black Swan Pub

• Terrace Coffee Shop

• Leisure Bar and Coffee Lounge

LOCATION : HOTEL DIRECTIONS

• Nearest Town : Chard

• Nearest Train Station : Axminster (6.4 miles)

• Nearest Airport : Exeter (22.2 miles)

From the M5

Exit the M5 at Junction 25 and take the A358 to Chard. Follow the A30 eastwards towards Crewkerne and Yeovil. Follow this road for approximately 3 miles. Cricket St. Thomas is on the right immediately after the B3167 turning to Axminster.

From the M3

Exit the M3 and take the A303 to South Petherton. After Ilchester take the exit marked A358 to Crewkerne. After Crewkerne take the A30 towards Chard. Cricket St. Thomas is approximately 5 miles west of Crewkerne on the left, just before the B3167 turning to Axminster. There are also brown Tourist Attraction signs to Cricket St. Thomas Wildlife Park on the roadside to assist you.

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